Paul Zalewski

Paul Zalewski was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on January 25, 1939 to parents Filip and Agafia Zalewski who were Russian immigrants. From a young age, he demonstrated an affinity for music - composing, directing and playing in his local Russian church orchestra. As a young teen, he worked with his father in the timber industry felling trees and stacking wood. As a teenager, he took a job reconditioning vehicles which ultimately led to his career as an auto body repairman. At the age of 21, he moved to the United States to be with the girl he loved and later married, Lena Mostrowski. They had four children - Phillip, Mickey, David and Sylvia. Paul loved the Lord, cherished his wife and children, was active in his local church and was passionate about creating music. In his later years, Paul's primary focus was serving the Lord. His involvement in his church orchestra, playing the french horn, was particularly meaningful to him. In his final days, he was intent on ensuring that his wife was well cared for. Paul went to be with the Lord on February 28, 2025 at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his loving family and is survived by his wife, Lena, his three sons and their wives, his daughter and her husband, 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly. One of his favorite Bible verses was: Psalm 139:23-24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Memorial Service March 6, 2025 10:00 am Visitation 11:00 am Memorial Service Fairfax Baptist Temple 6401 Missionary Lane Fairfax Station, Virginia 22039 Officiating Pastor Jay Bradford Bible Passage of Comfort Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Slavic Gospel Association 6151 Commonwealth Drive Loves Park, Illinois 611

Paul Zalewski

January 25, 1939 - February 28, 2025